Securing Data on a Network (Edexcel IGCSE ICT): Exam Questions

Exam code: 4IT1

10 mins6 questions
1
2 marks

The concert venue uses an online booking system.

Describe the role of encryption software in an online booking system.

2
1 mark

Which one of these is a network hardware device that can prevent DDOS attacks on the booking system?

  • Firewall

  • Hub

  • Repeater

  • Router

3
2 marks

The venue promotes events on a website.

Gail uploads new images for the website.

Explain why WPA is better than WEP for uploading data.

4
2 marks

Camille creates a home network.

Describe the function of a VPN.

5
1 mark

Camille shares family photographs online with friends.

Camille buys extra online storage.

State how encryption prevents data from being understood.

6
2 marks

Joe connects to different types of networks.

Explain one benefit to Joe of using a VPN to connect to the radio station’s network.